Ficus storckii var. kajewskii
(Summerhayes) Corner
Masi, Masimasi
gbif· cc-by-nc-nd
Grouard Jean-Christophe
gbif· cc-by-nc-nd
Grouard Jean-Christophe
gbif· cc-by-nc-nd
Grouard Jean-Christophe
Description
A fig. It is occasionally a shrub but usually a tree. It grow 3-18 m high. It has milky latex. The figs are usually close to the leaves but can be on the trunk or main branches. Figs occur throughout the year.
Edible Uses
The young leaves can be cooked as a vegetable. Figs are also eaten.
Traditional Uses
The young leaves can also be cooked as a vegetable.
This uses section is brief — help expand it
Distribution
A tropical plant. In Fiji it grows from sea level to 1,130 m altitude. It can be in scrub near the beach or in forests or on ridges.
Where It Grows
Fiji, Pacific, Vanuatu,
Notes
There are about 800-1000 Ficus species. They are mostly in the tropics. There are 120 Ficus species in tropical America.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Losilosi, Nunu
References (2)
- Altschul, S.V.R., 1973, Drugs and Foods from Little-known Plants. Notes in Harvard University Herbaria. Harvard Univ. Press. Massachusetts. no. 729 (As Ficus kajewski)
- Flora Vitiensis Nova p 182
